Dell S300 User Manual

Dell™ S300 Projector

User’s Guide

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you

make better use of your projector.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to

hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property

damage, personal injury, or death.

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Model S300

March 2010 Rev. A01

EXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED;

1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Connecting Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable

Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using

VGA Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting a Computer Using an RS232 cable

. . . . 10

. . . 12

Connecting a DVD Player

Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-Video Cable

Connecting a DVD Player Using a

Composite Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable

Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable

Connecting to Local Area Network

To control the projector that is connected to a network through an RJ45 cable.

Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen

Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box . 19

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

. . . . . . . . . . . 17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Contents 3

. 13

. . 16

3 Using Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Turning Your Projector Off

Adjusting the Projected Image

Raising the Projector Height

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

. . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Lowering the Projector Height . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting the Projector Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjusting Projection Image Size

Using the Control Panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . 23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Installing the Remote Control Batteries

Operating Range With Remote Control

Using the On-Screen Display

Main Menu

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

AUTO-ADJUST

INPUT SELECT

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

PICTURE (in PC Mode)

PICTURE (in Video Mode)

DISPLAY (in PC Mode)

DISPLAY (in Video Mode)

LAMP

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

SET UP

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

OTHERS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4 Contents

Managing the Projector From Web Management

. . . 50

Configuring the Network Setting . . . . . . . . . . 50

Accessing Web Management . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Managing Properties

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

4 Troubleshooting Your Projector . . . . . . . . 63

Guiding Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Changing the Lamp

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

6 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

7 Appendix: Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Contents 5

Your Dell Projector

Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell™ if anything is missing.

Package Contents

Power cable 1.8m VGA cable (VGA to VGA)

Remote control CD User’s Guide & Documentation

AAA Batteries (2)

6 Your Dell Projector

About Your Projector

Top View

Bottom View

110.00±0.15

55.00±0.10

14.00±0.10

82.15±0.15

1 Control panel 2 Focus tab 3 Lens 4 IR receivers 5 Lens cap 6 Mounting holes for wall mount: Screw hole M3 x 6.5mm depth.

Recommended torque <8 kgf-cm

7 Mounting hole for tripod: Insert nut 1/4"*20 UNC 8 Lamp cover 9 Tilt adjustment wheel

CAUTION: Safety Instructions

Do not use the projector near appliances that generate a lot of heat.

Do not use the projector in areas where there is an excessive amount of dust. The dust may cause the system to fail and the projector will automatically shutdown.

Ensure that the projector is mounted in a well-ventilated area.

Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the projector.

Ensure the projector operates between ambient temperatures (5ºC to 35ºC).

Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet as it can become very hot after the projector has been turned on or immediately after it is turned off.

Your Dell Projector 7

Do not look into the lens while the projector is on as it may cause injury to your eyes.

Do not place any objects near or in front of the projector or cover its lens while the projector is on as the heat may cause the object to melt or burn.

NOTE:

• Do not attempt to wall mount the projector yourself. It should be installed by a qualified technician.

• Recommended Projector Wall Mount Kit (P/N: 4TVT8/V3RTH). For more information, see the Dell Support website at

• For more information, see the

Safety Information

support.dell.com

that is shipped with your

projector.

8 Your Dell Projector

Connecting Your Projector

3 4 5 6 7

9 10

15 14

1 RJ45 connector 10 +12V DC out connector 2 Mini USB connector for remote

mouse and firmware upgrade

3 HDMI connector 12 Audio output connector 4 VGA-A output

(monitor loop-through)

5 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 14 Security cable slot 6 S-Video connector 15 Audio-B left-channel input

7 Composite Video connector 16 Microphone connector 8 RS232 connector 17 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 9 Audio-A input connector 18 Power cord connector

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

Safety Instructions as described on page 7.

11 Security bar

13 Audio-B right-channel input

connector

Connecting Your Projector 9

1118 1617 12

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable

1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB-A to Mini USB-B cable

NOTE: The Mini USB cable is not provided with your projector.

NOTE: The Mini USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Up

and Page Down features on the remote control.

10 Connecting Your Projector

Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables

1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable

NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An additional VGA

cable can be purchased on the Dell website at support.dell.com.

Connecting Your Projector 11

Connecting a Computer Using an RS232 cable

1Power cord 2 RS232 cable

NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a

professional installer for the cable and RS232 remote control software.

12 Connecting Your Projector

Connecting a DVD Player

Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-Video Cable

1 Power cord 2 S-Video cable

NOTE: The S-Video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase

the S-Video extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at support.dell.com.

Connecting Your Projector 13

Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable

1 Power cord 2 Composite Video cable

NOTE: The Composite Video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can

purchase the Composite Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at support.dell.com.

14 Connecting Your Projector

Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable

1 Power cord 2 VGA to Component Video cable

NOTE: The VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector.

You can purchase the VGA to Component Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at support.dell.com.

Connecting Your Projector 15

Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable

1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable

NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector.

16 Connecting Your Projector

Connecting to Local Area Network

To control the projector that is connected to a network through an RJ45 cable.

Local Area Network (LAN)

1 Power cord 2 RJ45 cable

NOTE: The RJ45 cable is not shipped with your projector.

Connecting Your Projector 17

Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen

1 Power cord 2 12V DC Plug 3 Automatic Screen

NOTE: Use the dimension of 12V DC plug in 1.7 mm (ID) x 4.00 mm (OD) x 9.5 mm

(shaft) to connect the automatic screen with the projector.

12V DC Plug

18 Connecting Your Projector

Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box

1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable 3 Commercial RS232 control box

NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a

professional technician to obtain the cable.

Connecting Your Projector 19

Using Your Projector

Turning Your Projector On

NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD

player, etc.). The Power button light blinks blue until pressed.

Remove the lens cap.

Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 9.

Press the

Power

Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.).

Connect your source to the projector using the appropriate cable. See "Connecting Your Projector" on page 9 for instructions to connect your source to the projector.

By default, the input source of projector is set to VGA-A. Change the input source of projector if necessary.

If you have multiple sources connected to the projector, press the on the remote control or control panel to select the desired source. See "Using the Control Panel" on page 25 and "Using the Remote Control" on page 27 to locate the

button).

Source

Power

button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 25 to locate the

button.

Source

button

Turning Your Projector Off

NOTICE: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the

following procedure.

Press the

Press the seconds.

20 Using Your Projector

Power

button.

NOTE: The "Press Power Button to Turn off Projector" message will appear

on the screen. The message disappears after 5 seconds or you can press the Menu button to clear it.

Power

button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 120

To power off the projector quickly, press the while the projector’s cooling fans are still running.

NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the

internal temperature to stabilize.

Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.

Power

button and hold for 1 second

Adjusting the Projected Image

Raising the Projector Height

Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and use the front two tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.

Use the two tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.

Lowering the Projector Height

Lower the projector, use the front two tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.

1 Front tilt adjustment wheel (Angle of tilt: -1 to 4 degree) 2 Tilt adjustment wheel

Using Your Projector 21

Adjusting the Projector Focus

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens and

elevator foot are fully retracted before moving the projector or placing the projector in its carrying case.

Rotate the focus tab until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 1.64 ft to 10.83 ft (0.5 m to 3.3 m).

1 Focus tab

22 Using Your Projector

Adjusting Projection Image Size

294"

(746.76cm)

223"

(566.42 cm)

178"

(452.12 cm)

294" (746.76cm)

223" (566.42 cm)

178" (452.12 cm)

134" (340.36 cm)

Projector to screen distance

10.83'(3.3m)

8.20'(2.5m)

6.56'(2.0m)

134"

(340.36 cm)

89"

(226.06 cm)

44.6"

(113.28 cm)

4.92'(1.5m)

3.28'(1.0m)

1.64'(0.5m)

Using Your Projector 23

89" (226.06 cm)

44.6"(113.28 cm)

Max. 44.6"

Screen (Diagonal)

Screen Size

Distance

* This graph is for user reference only.

(113.28 cm)

Min. 44.6"

(113.28 cm)

Max.

37.80" X

(WxH)

23.62" (96 cm X

60 cm)

37.80" X

Min.

23.62"

(WxH)

(96 cm X 60 cm)

Max. 2.93"

(7.44 cm)

2.93"

Min.

(7.44 cm)

1.64' (0.5m) 3.28' (1.0m) 4.92' (1.5m) 6.56' (2.0m) 8.20' (2.5m) 10.83'

89" (226.06 cm)

75.59" X

47.24" (192 cm X

120 cm)

75.59" X

47.24" (192 cm X

120 cm)

5.86" (14.87 cm)

134" (340.36 cm)

113.39" X

70.87" (288 cm X

180 cm)

113.39" X

70.87" (288 cm X

180 cm)

8.79" (22.32 cm)

178" (452.12 cm)

151.18" X

94.49" (384 cm X

240 cm)

151.18" X

94.49" (384 cm X

240 cm)

11.71" (29.74 cm)

223" (566.42 cm)

188.98" X

118.11" (480 cm X

300 cm)

188.98" X

118.11" (480 cm X

300 cm)

14.64" (37.19 cm)

294" (746.76cm)

249.21" X

155.91" (633 cm X

396 cm)

249.21" X

155.91" (633 cm X

396 cm)

19.33" (49.09 cm)

(3.3m)

24 Using Your Projector

Using the Control Panel

1 3

9 8

1 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more

information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 20 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 20.

2 Up / Keystone

adjustment

Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items.

Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 degrees).

3 LAMP warning light If the LAMP amber indicator is on or blinking,

one of the following problems could be occurring:

• Lamp is reaching its end of usable life

• Lamp module is not properly installed

• Lamp driver failure

• Color wheel failure For more information, see "Troubleshooting Your

Projector" on page 63 and "Guiding Signals" on page 67.

Using Your Projector 25

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